Entrepreneurs in pitch for support

FIVE entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to a panel of corporate investors at a ‘Dragons Den’-style event at the Dunkenhalgh Hotel in Clayton-le-Moors.

The seventh event since the initiative was launched in association with Haworths Chartered Accountants in 2013, Lancashire Business Angels is designed to ‘match-make’ investors and entrepreneurial high-growth North West businesses.

The speech was followed by five pitches from shortlisted entrepreneurs seeking investment of up to £250,000 in return for an equity stake in their business.

Paul Spencer, director at Accrington-based Haworths Chartered Accountants, said: “Our sponsorship means that investors and businesses are not charged for pitching or investing, providing a ‘fee-free’ opportunity for investors to see fantastic business ideas and enabling aspiring entrepreneurs to secure a valuable cash injection for their business.

“The quality of the pitches was fantastic and we believe they’ll see similar success to the entrepreneurs who have previously presented at our events.”

Around 30 potential investors and businesses attended and more angel investors are encouraged to get involved to form part of the panel for the next event in early 2017.

For more information, contact Paul Spencer at paul.spencer@haworths. co.uk.